Close Encounters in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Pattern of a Cape Giraffe It is spring time here in Kruger National Park in South Africa which means it's a busy time, for both animals and tourists. However with all the back roads and sheer size of the park you can stay and watch an animal for a while without seeing anyone else. However, when you do see a few cars stopped along the road up ahead of you there is a good chance that there may be something special lurking close by. Sheer power of a young male lion It is their road first and foremost Even though you have to stay in your car for obvious safety reasons, and you have to stay on the roads (it is more strict here than Kenya), there are so many animals here in Kruger that close encounters still happen naturally. Take a look at these close encounters that happened in one 24hr period spent in the park a few days ago. Smallest baby ever Rough skin of an African elephant We had a pride of lions pop out of the river valley a few fe...